Is writing a book the right move for you?

Some ghostwriters bid on every project that lands in their inbox. That’s not me.

Before I take on a project, I need to know one thing: is your book idea truly the right investment of your time, energy, and resources?

Early in my career, I used to offer free fifteen-minute consultations. But then I realized I was feeling a subtle pressure to make those sessions “worth it” by pushing those conversations towards a sale, even when I knew in my heart the author would be better served by taking a step back and rethinking their idea.

I didn’t like that dynamic.

These days, I start with a 60-Minute Book Strategy Session.

Charging for our first conversation takes away the sales incentive. It allows me to be fully present, thoughtful, and honest—even if the most responsible advice is, “This isn’t the right time,” or “You don’t need a ghostwriter,” or “There’s a stronger version of this idea.”

In 60 minutes, I can review your outline, let you know what jumps out at me, and give my honest assessment of the project’s potential. You’ll walk away with clear next steps and answers to the questions you’ve probably been sitting with for months. And if we do end up working together, the cost of the strategy session counts towards your project fee.

The Book Strategy Session is a focused intensive designed to answer the biggest questions up front:

• Is a book really the best move for your career right now?

• Is the book you have in mind the best possible book for your field of expertise and your audience?

• Which book will have the biggest impact on your readers and do the most to expand your influence?

• Have you budgeted enough time, money, and energy to do this right—from writing to publishing to marketing?

What We’ll Cover in the Session

In 60 minutes, we’ll:

• Clarify your goals and what you want your book to accomplish

• Identify your ideal audience and the urgent, concrete problem your book solves for them

• Evaluate whether a book is truly best vehicle—or if another approach (such as a class, social media channel, or lecture series) will be more effective at achieving your goals

• Give you a clear understanding of the publishing landscape and all the steps involved in bringing your book to market

By the end of the session, you’ll have crystal-clear direction and a confident next step, so you can avoid wasted time, energy, and money.

Bonus

If we decide to work together on your book or other services, the cost of this session counts toward the final project fee.

Who This Session Is For

This session is for you if you:

• Have a book idea but aren’t sure if it’s the right one

• Want to use a book to grow your influence, career, or business

• Are ready to get honest, expert feedback and a concrete plan

Let’s spend an hour together untangling the questions and decisions so you can move forward, whether that’s writing a book now, refining your idea, or choosing another path that serves your vision best.